Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

CDP to Rate Corporate Supply Chain Leaders on Climate Action

September 2, 2016

The supply chain program at CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, has published the methodology behind what it says is the first ever system to assess how companies manage carbon and climate change across their supply chains.

Coke, Pepsi Square Off in Water War

September 1, 2016

Environmental Leader

The cola wars may be ancient history, but Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are facing off again. This time, it's about water.

Technology, Which Enables Sustainability, Often Has Its Own Negative Environmental Impact

August 26, 2016

Environmental Leader

While technology can improve companies' environmental, health and safety performance it can also produce a huge environmental footprint of its own.

All Too Often, 'Sustainability' Is Empty Marketing Buzzword

August 25, 2016

Apparel

Sustainability is a huge macro trend and it's no surprise that the language and goals of the larger sustainability movement have made their way to apparel. Unfortunately, with it comes the same polarizing ambiguity that has plagued the broader sustainability movement in other industries. Cynics roll their eyes while dismissing sustainability as a latest marketing façade designed to push products on uninformed customers while true believers insist it's a more responsible way forward for apparel manufacturing that is genuinely improving lives and saving the earth.

New Tech Promises to Cut Costs, Carbon Emissions in Plastics Manufacturing

August 23, 2016

FuelFix

A new technology could dramatically reduce the costs and carbon emissions in the manufacturing of the world's plastics supplies, according to researchers from Exxon Mobil and the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Administration Rolls Out New Fuel-Economy Standards for Trucks

August 19, 2016

The Washington Post

The Obama administration has finalized new fuel-economy standards for large trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles, the latest in a series of efforts aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions and weaning the nation from its dependence on fossil fuels.

How Companies Are Tackling the Challenge of Risk Management

August 15, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with corporate thought leaders about the growing awareness of the need for a vigorous supply-chain risk-management effort, and how they're working to achieve that goal.

Recyclable Packaging Market Expected to Grow 7 Percent Worldwide Through 2020

August 12, 2016

Technavio

Technavio analysts forecast the global recyclable packaging materials market to grow at a CAGR of over 7 percent from 2016 to 2020.

Website Devoted to Energy Efficiency in Maritime Projects

August 9, 2016

Maritime Executive

The IMO has launched Glomeep.imo.org, a website with information about energy-efficient technologies - covering areas such as machinery, propulsion systems, hull improvements and energy recovery.

Zero Impact Isn't Enough: Going 'Net Positive' for Global Sustainability

August 5, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to assessing the impact of business practices on the environment, the bar is being raised. Mere sustainability is no longer enough: now it's all about becoming "net positive."

Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their impact on supply chain management. New customer expectations for green and ethical products and practices are transforming the way companies do business — and requiring more supply chain transparency than ever before. As solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are leveraging sustainability and CSR to stay ahead of the competition in their industries.